These Northern Virginia houses have taken “Deck the Halls” to a whole new level. With dancing lights, synchronized shows, and over-the-top Christmas decorations, these houses and neighborhoods are spreading yuletide cheer.
21260 Rosetta Pl., Ashburn
The light show at this Ashburn home is so outrageous, it just won ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. With 90,000-pixel lights, trees, and holiday figures, each time you visit the synchronized show you’ll find a new detail you hadn’t noticed before. Donations are being collected for A Place To Be, LAWS (Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter), Loudoun Hunger Relief, and The Chris Atwood Foundation. The lights will be off on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The last night of the display is December 26.
10710 Stanhope Pl., Fairfax
It’s a dino-filled Christmas on Stanhope Place. An inflatable T-Rex, stegosaurus, brontosaurus, and more have made this yard their grazing territory. The entire street decorates too, with light strands connecting all of the houses on Stanhope Place together. Wind can cause this display to be out for the night, so make sure to check the weather before making a trip. Help “Feed the Dinos” with a canned good donation to St. Mary’s church food pantry.
1106 Pickett St., Fredericksburg
Make sure to make a detour to visit this Griswold-inspired home. Santa, elves, giraffes, and the Abominable Snowman cover all of the green space (and porch space) of this property. Take a stroll down the sidewalk to get an up-close view of all of the intricate details and grab a photo for your next Christmas card.
13799 Necklace Ct., Chantilly
Winter- and Christmas-themed decorations scatter the yard of this Chantilly home. Perfectly layered, this home features sections that include reindeers, gifts, patriotic displays, and an area full of underwater creatures. Keep a close eye on the upstairs windows for a special jolly surprise.
42580 Blue Copper Way, Ashburn
Let there be light! The front yard of this Brambleton home is decorated to the brink, with warm hued lights, a countdown to Christmas, and lighted wire displays that include everything from Christmas farm animals to the leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Donations are accepted and will be donated to Evan’s Golden Heart Foundation.
1620 S. Quincy St., Arlington
This interactive display could make the Grinch’s heart grow. Park the car and walk along the sidewalk to take in each decoration — from the flying pigs to the penguins playing in the icy pond. Guests can also take photos in Santa’s sleigh or send their letter to Santa (which also comes with a postcard reply).
38263 Nixon Rd., Purcellville
As you head down the dark driveway of this Purcellville home, you are met with a rush of twinkling lights the closer you get to the home. LED lights cover the home and surrounding yard, creating whimsical scenes featuring angels, woodland creatures, and even your favorite cartoon and movie characters.
409 E. Nelson Ave., Alexandria
Find a nostalgic holiday light display as you drive down E. Nelson Street. The inviting decorations include tinseled-inspired arches, blowmolds, and classic character cutouts of The Grinch and Peanuts gang. The home is collecting donations for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
602 Birch St. SW, Vienna
The display at this Vienna home is spreading Christmas cheer like never before. Its new magical display debuted over Thanksgiving weekend, with stunning house-covering projects that include candles, snow, and other captivating holiday images, all synched to your favorite carols. The show is open daily, weather permitting, through December 30.
41033 Blue Larkspur Ct., Aldie
This corner lot has a lot to offer. One of the biggest displays in Loudoun County, it takes 40-plus neighbors to help assemble it. As you explore the front, back, and side yard of this home, you’ll discover a variety of themed sections, including nutcrackers, an ice rink, and even dinosaurs. Donations will be collected for Evan’s Golden Heart Foundation.
7302 Rhondda Dr., Lorton
This home is proof you don’t need a big yard to put together an out-of-this-world display. The townhouse uses every inch of available real estate, covering its exterior with snowflakes, arches, recognizable characters, and sweet holiday treats. Also, before you drive down Rhondda Drive, make sure you check out the impressive inflatable display that’s also part of this home’s holiday décor.
Oakton Park Lights
A neighborhood that decorates together, stays together. Throughout Oakton Park, you’ll see holiday displays of all sizes — from Santa and his reindeer taking off on the roof to dogs and furry creatures in Santa hats to over-the-top yards that look like they’re straight from a Christmas movie. The cul-de-sac collects donations for One Neighborhood Foundation and Rustic Love Vienna. Oakton Park Court, Vienna
Woodlea Hills Lights
Gather in the cul-de-sac for a night full of holiday favorites. The synchronized light show not only features dazzling lights, but also character cutouts, inflatables, and singing Christmas trees. The music for this year’s show includes 12 songs, including “Christmas Vacation,” “Let it Go,” and “Mr. Heatmiser.” The display is also accepting donations to support the Humane Society of Loudoun County. 607 Hillview Pl. SW, Leesburg
Feature image of 42580 Blue Copper Way, Ashburn courtesy Todd Jurkowski
